Mulberry: Chief calls to scrap London tourist tax as losses widen November 30, 2023 Thierry Andretta, said that a weak economic outlook is impacting the entire luxury industry and called for UK government to bring back VAT free shopping for international tourists
Farfetch: The story so far as shares slide hard in New York November 29, 2023 Farfetch shares have slumped in New York as traders bet against reports the firm could be set to go private
Signa: Selfridges owner files for insolvency in fresh blow for billionaire Benko November 29, 2023 Fears over the future of Signa have left many analysts speculating that it could lead to the sale of London's most iconic department stores.
Mortgage approvals are up. Does this mean the housing market is finally recovering? November 29, 2023 The number of mortgage approvals ticked up in October, new data has revealed. Is this a sign the housing market is recovering?
Deliveroo is 50 per cent down on its offer price — can its first capital markets day turn the tide? November 29, 2023 Deliveroo is now 50 per cent down on its offer price after a return to dining out and Brits clamping down on takeaways knocked the firm off its perch.
Motoring services drive growth for Halfords despite ‘slower than expected’ recovery November 29, 2023 Halfords made a profit during the interim period but gross profits at its retail business were hit by high inflation
New York tightens leash on home working as London TWaTs lag behind November 28, 2023 Employees' hesitancy to return to the office full time has had an impact on the health of commercial properties, especially in the City.
‘A cruel blow’: Loungers boss bemoans Hunt’s lack of business rates support for larger firms November 28, 2023 The boss of Loungers has criticised chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s decision to not extend business rates relief to larger firms, describing it as a “cruel blow”. Speaking to City A.M, the chief of the casual dining chain, Nick Collins, said: “It’s going to add to the inflationary pressure, at a time when hospitality really struggled with [...]
Wilko ‘ran out of cash’. Former boss apologies to staff over collapse of chain November 28, 2023 The former boss of Wilko, Lisa Wilkinson, was pushed to offer an apology to the staff of the now-collapsed high street chain and admitted that she let her employees down.
Pets at Home’s profit slumps as higher wages bite November 28, 2023 Pets at Home has backed its full-year guidance despite swinging to a 19.3 per cent loss in underlying profit before tax in the interim period.
